Civil Engineering

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) offers concentration in three critical
areas: (1) Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, (2) Transportation and Pavement
Engineering, and (3) Environmental Engineering and Water Resources.

The Structural and Geotechnical Engineering concentration focuses on the analytical
and experimental studies of the behavior of structures, such as buildings, bridges,
and dams, subject to loads, and the subsurface investigation and the analysis of soil
properties which provide the basis of the foundation design.

The Transportation and Pavement Engineering concentration focuses on safely and efficiency
moving people and goods. This includes planning, design, operations, rehabilitation
and maintenance of all types of transportation facilities, including highways and
streets, mass transit systems, railroads, airfields, and ports and harbors.

The Environmental Engineering and Water Resources concentration covers the application
of engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment for the protection
of human health, for the protection of nature's beneficial ecosystems, and for the
environment-related enhancement of the quality of human life. Areas include water
treatment, wastewater treatment, air pollution, and hazardous waste management.

The Civil Engineering program offers both thesis and non-thesis options for the Master
of Science with a major in civil engineering. Either option must be approved by the
student’s advisor:

Thesis Option

In addition to a minimum of 24 credits of course work, this option requires a research
thesis (6 credits) for a 30 credit minimum total. The research and thesis describe
the results of an in-depth research investigation and is directed by a graduate advisor.
This option allows for 3 core courses, a 4 course concentration, and 1 course in other
concentration.

Non-Thesis Option

This option requires a minimum of 30 credits of course work. The Non-Thesis option
allows for 3 core courses, a 4 course concentration, and 3 courses in other concentration. This
option is well suited to persons with professional experience.

APPLICATION AND DOCUMENT DEADLINES

The program accepts applications for Fall, Spring and Summer; the deadline for Fall
is July 1; for Spring November 1; for Summer July 1.

See the list of available start terms and document deadlines here. Please note that completed applications and all required credentials must be submitted by the posted deadline.

Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the
institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu.

Official GRE scores OR alternative: You must submit an official copy of scores from the “General Test” of the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) if applicable,

or have attained an aggregate undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or have a minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience or have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Statement of Purpose (Can be uploaded into the online application)

Letters of Recommendation (3) - (Can be sent electronically through the online application)

Successful applicants will have a Bachelors degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.